In just about a month casineros from across the United States and other countries in the world will descend upon San Francisco to learn, dance, and socialize all in the name of Cuban music and dance. This is the 4th year that Salsa Vale Todo will be hosting the event in the beautiful Hotel Whitcomb.
While at the festival you can:
take classes in rueda, Son, rumba, salsa sueltas, and Afro-Cuban movement
enjoy performances by groups from the United States, Mexico, Venezuela, & more
meet new friends who share a passion for Cuban dance
see a beautiful city
I have attended every year of the festival and I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to develop friendships with many who attend. It doesn't matter that they live in Oregon, Atlanta, California, Mexico, Venezuela... it matters that I get this one weekend a year to spend time with them, learn from them, and have a blast. Last year even included duct tape and rubber chickens - try finding that at most congresses. Last year I wrote about the event so if you'd really like a deeper look you can read my article at PlanetTimba.com.
You'll want to get your passes soon as prices go up on January 15th. If this is your first time attending I highly recommend getting the full weekend pass. It will allow you to go to any classes and all parties. If you are a veteran dancer perhaps you only need the Party Animal pass so you can socialize during the day and dance all night long.
This year the event will feature Timbalive! with Manolin (El Medico de Salsa) on Saturday night. There are after parties with DJ Asho and DJ Reyna.
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